Business Office Specialist

Hazelwood school district; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazelwood School District is seeking a Business Office Specialist to support the accounting and finance department in Florissant, Missouri. The role involves processing, recording, reconciling, and reporting financial information in accordance with district policies.

The successful candidate will handle tasks including documentation, bank statement reconciliation, payroll-related duties, and office support, contributing to accurate financial operations in a diverse suburban district.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of arithmetic, spelling, English and grammar.
• Experience with basic accounting functions and/or payroll and benefits is preferred.
• Ability to perform data entry and administrative tasks with accuracy.
• Adaptable to clerical and accounting routines.

Responsibilities

• Collects financial information for documentation and processing.
• Maintains financial records and ensures policy compliance.
• Reconciles bank statements and prepares financial reports.
• Supports administrative personnel with phone, email, and data entry tasks.
• Responds to inquiries regarding financial procedures.

Skills

Arithmetic

English grammar

Data entry

Computers

Attention to detail

Payroll

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

PC & office software

Calculator

Copier/Scanner/Fax

Job description

Business Office Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5977541

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

HAZELWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Hazelwood School District is a diverse school district in suburban St. Louis, Missouri and is the second-largest district in St. Louis County. Faculty and staff educate students in the district'sten elementary schools, six middle schools, three high schools, early childhood education programs, gifted programs and an Opportunity Center (alternaTive learning). In a culture of high expectations and excellence, our students will become lifelong learners equipped with 21st Century skills for success as global citizens.

POSITION TITLE: BUSINESS OFFICE SPECIALIST

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

POSITION SUMMARY

The Business Office Specialist supports department operations by processing, recording, updating and reconciling fiscal information, as well as generating periodic financial reports in accordance with established organizational proactices.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Essential Functions

• Collects financial information related to work assignments for the purpose of providing required documentation and/or processing information.
• Maintains financial information, files, and records (e.g., uncashed checks) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversees assigned projects and/or program components (e.g., employee garnishments, cash deposits from schools, Family Outreach Center, and Administration, cafeteria deposits, ACH file, collections follow-ups) for the purpose of ensuring availability of information and/or materials and delivering services in compliance with established guidelines and mandated requirements.
• Participates in unit meetings, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials and electronic financial information (e.g., reports, documents, correspondence, email) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, conveying information, and complying with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
• Processes financial information (e.g., checks generated in Business Plus, retirement reporting) for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing for action and/or complying with established accounting practices.
• Procures a wide variety of items (e.g., business cards, office equipment, supplies, and materials) for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items.
• Reconciles financial data (e.g., monthly bank statements, retiree medical insurance statements) for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices.
• Researches discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation (e.g., purchase orders, invoices, retirement reporting) for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and adhering to established procedures prior to processing.
• Responds to inquiries of staff, administration, and vendors regarding financial procedures for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
• Supports assigned administrative personnel in a variety of functions (e.g., phone,email correspondence, data entry) for the purpose of providing assistance with functions and responsibilities.

Marginal Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands

• Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reaching, stooping or crouching for files.
• Normal mental and visual attention with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less required.
• Some amount of physical effort required ranging from moving very light (1 to 5 lbs.) items by hand to lifting and moving light to average (5 to 60 lbs.) boxes of paper and other supplies with hand truck.

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions

• Normal office conditions.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge: Basic knowledge of arithmetic, spelling, English and grammar. Accuracy in checking, posting, proofreading and counting. Basic use of computers, calculators, copy machines, telephone system, fax machine and other office machines and equipment that require a basic skills knowledge. Adaptable to clerical and accounting routines. Degree equivalent to high school education or higher.

Experience: Experience with basic accounting functions and/or payroll and benefits is preferred.

Skills and Abilities: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to manageproblems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
• Perform the basic functions of arithmetic, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of all units of measure. Compute ratios, rates and percentages.Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Perform reading, writing and speaking at a basic level.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Personal computer and related software, calculator,copier, scanner, fax

Licenses or Certification Required: None required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED HUMAN RESOURCES/ OCTOBER 29, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $43,964 to $67,377 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping